There was also a scheme at the same time called the “Ground Proximity Extraction System” which involved using grappling hooks tossed out the back of the aircraft to engage arresting cables on the ground to pull the cargo out of the aircraft.

That one didn’t go very far either; I believe it also cost several aircraft in the development process.

41 posted on 02/24/2012 6:58:53 PM PST by DuncanWaring
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